CIV
“AndyetIknowthesecharacters，“hecried，“OfwhichIhavesomanyreadandseen；
ByhermaythisMedorobebelied，Andme，she，figuredinthename，maymean。”
Feedingonsuchlikephantasies，besideTherealtruth，didsadOrlandoleanUpontheemptyhope，thoughillcontented，Whichhebyself-illusionshadfomented。
CV
Butstirredandayerekindledit，themoreThathetoquenchtheillsuspicionwrought，Liketheincautiousbird，byfowler\'slore，Hamperedinnetorline；which，inthethoughtTofreeitstangledpinionsandtosoar，Bystruggling，isbutmoresecurelycaught。
Orlandopassesthither，whereamountainO\'erhangsinguiseofarchthecrystalfountain。
CVI
Splay-footedivy，withitsmantlingspray，Andgaddingvine，thecavern\'sentrycase；
WhereofteninthehottestnoonofdayThepairhadrested，lockedinfondembrace。
Withinthegrotto，andwithoutit，theyHadoftenerthaninanyotherplaceWithcharcoalorwithchalktheirnamespourtrayed，Orflourishedwiththeknife\'sindentingblade。
CVII
HerefromhishorsethesorrowingCountylit，AndattheentranceofthegrotsurveyedAcloudofwords，whichseemedbutnewlywrit，AndwhichtheyoungMedoro\'shandhadmade。
Onthegreatpleasurehehadknowninit，Thesentenceheinverseshadarrayed；
Whichinhistongue，Ideem，mightmakepretenceTopolishedphrase；andsuchinoursthesense。
CVIII
“Gayplants，greenherbage，rilloflimpidvein，And，gratefulwithcoolshade，thougloomycave，Whereoft，bymanywooedwithfruitlesspain，BeauteousAngelica，thechildofgraveKingGalaphron，withinmyarmshaslain；
Fortheconvenientharbourageyougave，I，poorMedoro，canbutinmylays，Asrecompence，foreversingyourpraise。
CIX
“Andanylovinglorddevoutlypray，Damselandcavalier，andeveryone，Whomchoiceorfortunehithershallconvey，Strangerornative，——tothiscrystalrun，Shade，cavernedrock，andgrass，andplants，tosay，BenignantbetoyouthefosteringsunAndmoon，andmaythechoirofnymphsprovide，Thatneverswainhisflockmayhitherguide！“
CX
InArabicwaswrittheblessingsaid，KnowntoOrlandoliketheLatintongue，Who，versedinmanylanguages，bestreadWasinthisspeech；whichoftentimesfromwrong，Andinjury，andshame，hadsavedhishead，WhattimeherovedtheSaracensamong。
Butlethimboastnotofitsformerboot，O\'erbalancedbythepresentbitterfruit。
CXI
Threetimes，andfour，andsix，thelinesimprestUponthestonethatwretchperused，invainSeekinganothersensethanwasexprest，Andeversawthethingmoreclearandplain；
Andallthewhile，withinhistroubledbreast，Hefeltanicyhandhisheart-corestrain。
Withmindandeyesclosefastenedontheblock，Atlengthhestood，notdifferingfromtherock。
CXII
Thenwell-nighlostallfeeling；soapreyWhollywashetothato\'ermasteringwoe。
Thisisapang，believetheexperiencedsayOfhimwhospeaks，whichdoesallgriefsoutgo。
Hispridehadfromhisforeheadpassedaway，Hischinhadfallenuponhisbreastbelow；
Norfoundhe，sogriefbarredeachnaturalvent，Moisturefortears，orutteranceforlament。
CXIII
Stiffedwithin，theimpetuoussorrowstays，Whichwouldtooquicklyissue；sotoabideWaterisseen，imprisonedinthevase，Whoseneckisnarrowandwhoseswelliswide；
Whattime，whenoneturnsuptheinvertedbase，Towardsthemouth，sohastesthehurryingtide，Andinthestreightencounterssuchastop，Itscarcelyworksapassage，dropbydrop。
CXIV
Hesomewhattohimselfreturned，andthoughtHowpossiblythethingmightbeuntrue:
Thesomeonesohehoped，desired，andsoughtTothinkhisladywouldwithshamepursue；
OrwithsuchweightofjealouslyhadwroughtTowhelmhisreason，asshouldhimundo；
Andthathe，whosoe\'erthethinghadplanned，Hadcounterfeitedpassingwellherhand。
CXV
Withsuchvainhopehesoughthimselftocheat，Andmannedsomedealhisspiritsandawoke；
ThenprestthefaithfulBrigliadoro\'sseat，Asonthesun\'sretreathissisterbroke。
Norfarthewarriorhadpursuedhisbeat，Ereeddyingfromaroofhesawthesmoke；
Heardnoiseofdogandkine，afarmespied，Andthitherwardinquestoflodginghied。
CXVI
Languid，helit，andlefthisBrigliadorToadiscreetattendant:oneundrestHislimbs，onedoffedthegoldenspurshewore，Andoneboreoff，toclean，hisironvest。
ThiswasthehomesteadwheretheyoungMedoreLaywounded，andwasheresupremelyblest。
Orlandohere，withotherfoodunfed，Havingsuptfullofsorrow，soughthisbed。
CXVII
Themorethewretchedsuffererseeksforease，Hefindsbutsomuchmoredistressandpain；
Whoeverywheretheloathedhand-writingsees，Onwall，anddoor，andwindow:hewouldfainQuestionhishostofthis，butholdshispeace，Because，insooth，hedreadstooclear，tooplainTomakethething，andthiswouldrathershrowd，Thatitmaylessoffendhim，withacloud。
CXVIII
Littleavailedthecounthisself-deceit；
Fortherewasonewhospakeofitunsought；
Thesheperd-swain，whotoallaytheheat，Withwhichhesawhisguestsotroubled，thought:
Thetalewhichhewaswontedtorepeat——Ofthetwolovers——toeachlistenertaught，Ahistorywhichmanylovedtohear，Henow，withoutreserve，\'gantellthepeer。
CXIX
HowatAngelica\'spersuasiveprayer，HetohisfarmhadcarriedyoungMedore，Grievouslywoundedwithanarrow；where，Inlittlespaceshehealedtheangrysore。
Butwhilesheexercisedthispiouscare，Loveinherhearttheladywoundedmore，Andkindledfromsmallsparksofierceafire，Sheburntallover，restlesswithdesire:
CXX
Northinkingsheofmightiestkingwasborn，Whoruledintheeast，norofherheritage，Forcedbytoopuissantlove，hadthoughtnoscornTobetheconsortofapoorfoot-page——
Hisstorydone，totheminproofwasborneThegem，which，inrewardforharbourage，Toherextendedinthatkindabode，Angelica，atparting，hadbestowed。
CXXI
Adeadlyaxewasthisunhappyclose，Which，atasinglestroke，loptoffthehead；
When，satiatewithinnumerableblows，ThatcruelhangmanLovehishatehadfed。
Orlandostudiedtoconcealhiswoes；
Andyetthemischiefgatheredforceandspread，Andwouldbreakoutparforceintearsandsighs，Wouldhe，orwouldbenot，frommouthandeyes。
CXXII
Whenhecangivethereintoragingwoe，Alone，byother\'spresenceunreprest，Fromhisfulleyesthetearsdescendingflow，Inawidestream，andfloodhistroubledbreast。
\'Midsobandgroan，hetossestoandfroAbouthiswearybed，insearchofrest；
Andvainlyshifting，harderthanarockAndsharperthananettlefounditsflock。
CXXIII
Amidthepressureofsuchcruelpain，Itpastintothewretchedsufferer\'shead，Thatofttheungratefulladymusthavelain，Togetherwithherleman，onthatbed:
Norlessheloathedthecouchinhisdisdain，Norfromthedownupstartedwithlessdread，Thanchurl，who，whenabouttoclosehiseyes，Springsfromtheturf，ifheaserpentspies。
CXXIV
Inhim，forthwith，suchdeadlyhatredbreedThatbed，thathouse，thatswain，hewillnotstayTillthemornbreak，ortillthedawnsucceed，Whosetwilightgoesbeforeapproachingday。
Inhaste，Orlandotakeshisarmsandsteed，Andtothedeepestgreenwoodwendshisway。
And，whenassuredthatheistherealone，Givesutterancetohisgriefinshriekandgroan。
CXXV
Neverfromtears，neverfromsorrowing，Hepaused；norfoundhepeacebynightandday:
Hefledfromtown，inforestharbouring，Andintheopenaironhardearthlay。
Hemarvelledathimself，howsuchaspringOfwaterfromhiseyescouldstreamaway，Andbreathwasforsomanysobssupplied；
Andthusofttimes，amidhismourning，cried。
CXXVI
“Thesearenolongerrealtearswhichrise，AndwhichIscatterfromsofullavein。
Oftearsmyceaselesssorrowlackedsupplies；
Theystoptwhentomid-heightscarcerosemypain。
Thevitalmoisturerushingtomyeyes，Drivenbythefirewithinme，nowwouldgainAvent；anditisthiswhichIexpend，Andwhichmysorrowsandmylifewillend。
CXXVII
“No；these，whicharetheindexofmywoes，Thesearenotsighs，norsighsaresuch；theyfailAttimes，andhavetheirseasonofrepose:
Ifeel，mybreastcanneverlessexhaleItssorrow:Love，whowithhispinionsblowsThefireaboutmyheart，createsthisgale。
Love，bywhatmiracledoesthoucontrive，Itwastesnotinthefirethoukeep\'stalive?
CXXVIII
“Iamnot——amnotwhatIseemtosight:
WhatRolandwasisdeadandunderground，Slainbythatmostungratefullady\'sspite，Whosefaithlessnessinflictedsuchawound。
Dividedfromtheflesh，Iamhissprite，Whichinthishell，tormented，walksitsround，Tobe，butinitsshadowleftabove，Awarningtoallsuchasthrustinlove。”
CXXIX
Allnightabouttheforestrovedthecount，And，atthebreakofdailylight，wasbroughtByhisunhappyfortunetothefount，WherehisinscriptionyoungMedorowrought。
Toseehiswrongsinscribeduponthatmount，Inflamedhisfuryso，inhimwasnoughtButturnedtohatred，phrensy，rage，andspite；
Norpausedhemore，butbaredhisfaulchionbright；
CXXX
Cleftthroughthewriting；andthesolidblock，Intothesky，intinyfragmentssped。
Wowortheachsaplingandthecavernedrock，WhereMedoreandAngelicawereread！
Soscathed，thattheytoshepherdortoflockThenceforthshallneverfurnishshadeorbed。
Andthatsweetfountain，latesoclearandpure，Fromsuchtempestuouswrathwasillsecure。
CXXXI
Forheturf，stone，andtrunk，andshoot，andlop，Castwithoutceaseintothebeauteoussource；
Till，turbidfromthebottomtothetop，Neveragainwasclearthetroubledcourse。
Atlength，forlackofbreath，compelledtostop，Whenheisbathedinsweat，andwastedforce，Servesnothisfurymorehefalls，andliesUponthemead，and，gazingupward，sighs。
CXXXII
Weariedandwoe-begone，hefelltoground，Andturnedhiseyestowardheaven；norspakeheaught。
Norate，norslept，tillinhisdailyroundThegoldensunhadbrokenthrice，andsoughtHisrestanew；noreverceasedhiswoundTorankle，tillitmarredhissoberthought。
Atlength，impelledbyphrensy，thefourthday，Hefromhislimbstoreplateandmailaway。
CXXXIII
Herewashishelmet，therehisshieldbestowed；
Hisarmsfaroff；and，fartherthantherest，Hiscuirass；throughthegreenwoodwidewasstrowedAllhisgoodgear，infine；andnexthisvestHerent；and，inhisfury，nakedshowedHisshaggypaunch，andallhisbackandbreast。
And\'ganthatphrensyact，sopassingdread，Ofstrangerfollynevershallbesaid。
CXXXIV
Sofiercehisrage，sofiercehisfurygrew，Thatallobscuredremainedthewarrior\'ssprite；
Nor，forforgetfulness，hisswordhedrew，Orwonderousdeeds，Itrow，hadwroughttheknight:
Butneitherthis，norbill，noraxetohew，WasneededbyOrlando\'speerlessmight。
Heofhisprowessgavehighproofsandfull，Whoatallpineuprootedatapull。
CXXXV
Hemanyothers，withaslittleletAsfennel，wall-wort-stem，ordill，up-tore；
Andilex，knottedoak，andfirupset，Andbeech，andmountain-ash，andelm-treehoar。
Hedidwhatfowler，erehespreadshisnet，Does，topreparethechampaigneforhislore，Bystubble，rush，andnettle-stalk；andbroke，Likethese，oldsturdytreesandstemsofoak。
CXXXVI
Theshepherdswains，whohearthetumultnigh，Leavingtheirflocksbeneaththegreenwoodtree，Someheresomethereacrosstheforesthie，Andhurrythither，all，thecausetosee——
ButIhavereachedsuchpoint，myhistory，IfIo\'erpassthisbound，mayirksomebe；
AndImystorywilldelaytoend，Ratherthanbymytediousnessoffend。
CANTO24
ARGUMENT
Odorico\'sandGabrina\'sguiltrepaid，YouthfulZerbinosetsatlargethetrain；
HeindefenceofgoodOrlando\'sblade，IsafterwardsbyMandricardoslain。
Isabelweeps；byRodomontismadeWarontheTartarking，andtruceagain，TosuccourAgramantandhisarray；
Whototheliliesarewell-nighaprey。
I
Lethimmakehastehisfeettodisengage，Norlimehiswings，whomLovehasmadeaprize；
Forlove，infine，isnoughtbutphrensiedrage，Byuniversalsuffrageofthewise:
AndalbeitsomemayshowthemselvesmoresageThanRoland，theybutsininotherguise。
For，whatprovesfollymorethanonthisshelf，Thus，foranother，todestroyoneself?
II
Variousarelove\'seffects；butfromonesourceAllissue，thoughtheyleadadifferentway。
Heis，as\'twere，aforest，whereparforceWhoenteritsrecessgoastray；
Andhereandtherepursuetheirdeviouscourse:
Insum，toyouI，forconclusion，say；
Hewhogrowsoldinlove，besidesallpainWhichwaitssuchpassion，welldeservesachain。
III
Oneheremaywellreproachme:“Brother，thouSeestnotthyfaults，whilethoudostothersfit。”——
IanswerthatIseemineplainenow，Inthismylucidintervalofwit；
AndstriveandhopewithalIshallforegoThisdanceoffolly；butyetcannotquit，AsquicklyasIwould，thefaultsIown；
Formydiseasehasreachedtheverybone。
IV
Iintheothercantosaidbefore，Orlando，furiousandinsensatewight，Havingtornoffthearmsandvesthewore，Andcastawayfromhimhisfaulchionbright，Andup-torntrees，andmadetheforesthoarAndhollowcaveresound，androckyheight，Towardsthenoisesomeshepherds，onthatside，Theirheavysinsorevilplanetsguide。
V
Viewingthemadman\'swonderousfeatsmorenear，Thefrightedbandofrusticsturnedandfled；
Butthey，intheirdisorder，knewnotwhere，Ashappensoftentimesinsuddendread。
Themadmaninathoughtisintheirrear，Seizesashepherd，andplucksoffhishead；
AndthisaseasilyasonemighttakeApplefromtree，orblossomfromthebrake。
VI
HebyonelegtheheavytrunkinairUpheaved，andmadeamacetheresttobray。
Astounded，uponearthhestretchedonepair，Whohaplymayawakeatthelastday。
Therest，whowellawakeatthelastday。
Therest，whowelladvisedandnimbleare，Atoncedesertthefieldandscouraway:
Norhadthemadmantheirpursuitdeferred，Hadhenotturnedalreadyontheirherd。
VII
Bysuchexampleswarned，therusticcrewAbandonedinthefieldspick，scythe，andplough，Andtotheroofofhouseandtempleflew，Forillsecurewaselmorwillow\'sbough，
Fromhencethemaniac\'shorridragetheyview；
Who，dealingkick，andbite，andscratch，andblow，Horsesandoxenslew，hishelplessprey；
Andwellthecourserranwho\'scapedthatday。
VIII
Alreadymight\'stthouhearhowloudlyringThehubbubandthedin，fromneighbouringfarms，Outcryandhorn，andrustictrumpeting；
Andfastersoundofbells；withvariousarmsBythousands，withspontoon，bow，spit，andsling。
Lo！fromthehillstheroughmilitiaswarms。
Asmanypeasantsfromthevalebelow，Tomakerudewaruponthemadmango，IX
Asbeatsthewaveuponthesalt-seashore，Sportiveatfirst，whichsouthernwindhasstirred，Whenthenext，biggerthanwhatwentbefore，Andbiggerthanthesecond，breaksthethird；
Andthevextwaterwaxesevermore，Andlouderonthebeachthesurfisheard:
Thecrowd，increasingso，thecountassail，Anddropfrommountainandascendfromdale。
X
Twicehetenpeasantsslaughteredinhismood，Who，charginghimindisarray，wereslain；
AndthisexperimentrightclearlyshowedTostandaloofwassafestforthetrain。
Wasnonewhofromhisbodycoulddrawblood；
Forironsmotetheimpassiveskininvain。
Sohadheaven\'sKingpreservedthecountfromscathe，Tomakehimguardianofhisholyfaith。
XI
Hewouldhavebeeninperilonthatday，Hadhebeenmadeofvulnerablemould；
Andmighthavelearnedwas\'twastocastawayHissword，and，weaponless，soplaythebold。
Therustictroopretreatedfromthefray，Seeingnostrokeuponthemadmantold。
Sincehimnootherenemyattends，Orlandotoaneighbouringtownshipwends。
XII
Sinceeveryonehadlefttheplacefordread，Nowighthefoundwithinit，smallorgreat:
Butherewashomelyfoodinplentyspread，Victual，wellsortingwiththepastoralstate。
Here，acornsundistinguishingfrombread，BytediousfastandfurydriventosateHishunger，heemployedhishandandjawOnwhathefirstdiscovered，cookedorraw。
XIII
Thence，repossestwiththedesiretorove，He，throughtheland，didmanandbeastpursue；
Andscowering，inhisphrensy，woodandgrove，Tooksometimesgoatordoeofdappledhue:
Oftenwithbearandwithwildboarhestrove，Andwithhisnakedhandthebruteso\'erthrew；
Andgorgingoftentimesthesavagefare，Swallowedthepreywithallitsskinandhair。
XIV
Nowright，nowleft，hewandered，farandwide，ThroughoutallFrance，andreachedabridgeoneday；
Beneathwhichrananamplewater\'stide，Ofsteepandbrokenbanks:aturretgrayWasbuildedbythespaciousriver\'sside，Discerned，fromfarandnear，andeveryway。
WhatherehedidIshallrelateelsewhere，WhofirstmustmaketheScottishprincemycare。
XV
WhenRolandhaddepartedonhisquest，Zerbinopausedsomedeal；then，inhisrear，Slowlyhissteedbythesamepathaddrest，WhichhadbeentakenbyAnglantes\'peer；
Nortwomilesonhisway，Ithink，hadprest，Whenhebeheldacaptivecavalier，Uponasorry，little，hackneytied，Andbyarmedhorsemanwatchedoneitherside。
XVI
Zerbinospeedilytheprisonerknew，AndIsabel，assoon，whennighsurveyed。
ThiswasSirOdoric，theBiscayan，who，Likewolf，theguardianofalambwasmade:
Towhom，ofallhisfriendsesteemedmosttrue，ZerbinoIsabellahadconveyed；
Hoping，onehithertobyhimfoundjust，Wouldnow，asever，haveapprovedhistrust。
XVII
Eventhenhowallhadchanced，withpunctuallore，WasIsabelrelatingtotheknight；
Howinthepinnaceshewassaved，beforeThebrokenvesselsankatseaoutright；
Odoric\'sassault；andnext，howbanditsboreHertothecavern，inamountaindight。
NorIsabellayethertalehastold，Whenboundthemalefactortheybehold。
XVIII
ThetwothathadSirOdoricintheirward，TheroyaldamselIsabellaknew；
Anddeemedhewasherloverandherlord，Thatprickedbesidethelady，fairofhue。
More；thatthebearingsonhisshieldrecordThehonoursofthestemfromwhichhegrew；
Andfound，asbettertheyobservedhischeer，Theyhadjudgedrightlyofthecavalier。
XIX
Lighting，withopenarmsandhurriedpace，TheymaketowardsZerbinoeagerly，And，kneeling，withbarehead，theprinceembrace，Wherelordiscliptbyoneoflessdegree。
Zerbino，lookingeitherintheface，KnowsoneCoreboofBiscaytobe，AndSirAlmonio，hisco-mate；thepairCharged，underOdoric，withthegalley\'scare。
XX
Almoniocried，“SinceGodispleasedintheend，Grammercy！Isabelshouldbewithyou；
Mylord，IveryclearlycomprehendIshoulddelivertidings，nothingnew，IfIshouldnowinformyouwhyIwendWiththisoffender，whomwithmeyouview。
Sinceshe，whoathishandshassufferedworst，Thestoryofhiscrimeswillhaverehearsed。
XXI
“Howmethattraitourdupedthouhastnottolearn，Whattimeheridhimselfofme，norhowCorebo，whowouldhaveavengedthescorn，Intendedtothedamsel，waslaidlow；
Butthatwhichfollowed，uponmyreturn，Byherunseenorheard，shecannotknow，Soastotheethestorytohavetold；
ThesequelofitthenwillIunfold。
XXII
“Iseawardfromthecity，withastoreOfnags，collectedinahurry，fare；
Ayewatchful，ifthetraceIcanexploreOfthoseleftfarbehindme；IrepairThitherward；Iarriveupontheshore，Theplacewheretheywereleft；lookeverywhere；
Norsignofthemperceiveuponthatstrand，Exceptsomesteps，new-printedonthesand。
XXIII
“ThestepsItracedintotheforestdrear；
NorfarwithinthegreenwoodhadIwound，Whenguidedbyanoisewhichsmotemyear，Isawmycomradebleedingontheground:
OfIsabelIaskedthecavalier，OfOdoric，andwhathandhaddealthiswound；
Andthencedeparted，whenthethingIknew，Seekingthewretchtheseprecipicesthrough。
XXIV
“WidecirclingstillIgo，andthroughthatdayIfindnoothersignofhimthatfled；
AtlengthreturntowhereCorebolay，Whohadthegroundabouthimdyedsored，Thathe，hadImadelittlemoredelay，Agravewouldhaverequired，and，morethanbedAndsuccouroftheleech，tomakehimsound，Cravedpriestandfriartolayhimintheground。
XXV
“Ihadhimtotheneighbouringcitybrought，Andboardedwithafriendlyhost；andthereCorebo\'scureinlittletimewaswrought，Beneathanoldchirurgeon\'sskilfulcare。
Thisfinished，havingarmsandhorsesbrought，WethencetogethertothecourtrepairOfKingAlphonsoofBiscay；whereI
Findoutthetraitor，andtofightdefy。
XXVI
“Themonarch\'sjustice，whofairfieldandfreeAllowedusfortheduel，andmyright，AndDestinytobootforDestinyOftenermakesconquestwhereshelisteth，light
Sobackedmyarms，thatfelonwasbymeWorsted，andmadeaprisonerinthefight。
Alphonso，havingheardhisguiltconfessed，Bademedisposeofhimaslikedmebest。
XXVII
“HimwouldIneitherloose，noryethaveslain，But，asthouseest，inbondstotheeconvey:
Thatwhetherheshouldbecondemnedtopain，Ordeath，itshouldbethinehisdoomtosay。
I，hearingthouwertwithKingCharlemagne，Thither，inhopetofindthee，tookmyway。
IthankmyGod，thattheeuponthisground，WhereIleasthopedtomeetthee，Ihavefound。
XXVIII
“AswellIrenderthanks，thatIsabelIseerestoredtothee，Iknownothow，Ofwhom，byreasonofthattraitorfell，Ideemedthounevermoreshould\'sttidingsknow。”
InsilenceprinceZerbinohearshimtellHisstory，gazinguponOdoric\'sbrow，Inpity，morethanhate，asheperpendsHowfoullysuchagoodlyfriendshipends。
XXIX
AfterAlmoniohadhistalesuspended，Astoundedforawhiletheprincestoodby；
Wondering，thathewholeastshouldhaveoffended，Hadhimrequitedwithsuchtreachery:
But，hislongfitofadmirationended，Wakingfromhisamazementwithasigh，Questionedtheprisonerinthehorsemen\'shold，Itthatwastruethecavalierhadtold。
XXX
Thefaithlessmanalighted，anddownfellUponhisbendedknees，andanswered:“Sir，Allpeoplethatonmiddleearthdodwell，Throughweaknessoftheirnature，sinanderr。
OnethingalonedistinguishesthewellAndevildoer；this，ateverystirOfleastdesire，submits，withoutablow；
Thatarms，butyieldsaswelltostrongerfoe。
XXXI
“HadIbeenchargedsomecastletomaintain，And，withoutcontest，onthefirstassault，Hoistedthebannersofthehostiletrain，——Forcowardice，ortreason，foulerfault——
Uponmyeyesawelldeservedpain
Thoumight\'sthavejustlyclosedthedarksomevault；
But，yieldingtosuperiorforce，IreadIshouldnotmeritblame，butpraiseandmeed。
XXXII
“Thestrongeristheenemy，themoreEasilyisthevanquishedsideexcused:
Icouldbutfaithmaintainas，girdedsore，Theleagueredforttokeepherfaithisused；
Evenso，withallthesense，withalltheloreBysovereignwisdomintomeinfused，ThisIessayedtokeep；butintheend，Too\'ermasteringassaultwasforcedtobend。”
XXXIII
SosaidSirOdoric；andaftershowedThough\'tweretootedioustorecounthissuit
Himnolightcausehadstirred，butpuissantgoad——
IfeverearnestnessofprayercouldbootTomeltaheartthatwithresentmentglowed，——Ife\'erhumilityproducedgoodfruit，Itwellmighthereavail；sinceallthatbestMovesahardheart，SirOdoricnowexprest。
XXXIV
Whetherornotovengesuchinfamy，YouthfulZerbinodoubted:thereviewOffaithlessOdorico\'streacheryMovedhimtodeaththefelontopursue；
TherecollectionoftheamitySolongmaintainedbetweenthem，withthedewOfpitycooledthefuryinhismind，Andhimtomercytowardsthewretchinclined。
XXXV
WhileScotland\'sprinceisdoubtinginsuchwiseTokeephimcaptive，ortoloosehischain；
Ortoremovehimfrombeforehiseyes，Bydoominghimtodie，orliveinpain；
Loudneighing，thitherwardthepalfreyhiesFromwhichtheTartarkinghadstripttherein；
Andtheoldharridan，whohadbeforeNighcausedZerbino\'sdeath，amongthembore。
XXXVI
Thehorse，thathadtheothersofthatbandHeardatadistance，thitherherconveyed。
Soreweepingcametheoldwoman，anddemandForsuccour，inhertrouble，vainlymade。
Zerbino，whenhesawher，raisedhishandToheaven，thathadtohimsuchgracedisplayed，Givinghimtodecidethatcouple\'sfate；
Theonlytwothathaddeservedhishate。
XXXVII
Thewickedhagiskept，sobidsthepeer，Untilheisdeterminedwhattodo:
HetocutoffhernoseandeitherearNowthought，andherasanexampleshew。
Next，\'twerefarbetter，deemedthecavalier，Iftothevultureshehercarcasethrew:
Hediversepunishmentsawhilerevolved，Andthusthewarriorfinallyresolved。
XXXVIII
Hetohiscomradesturnedhimround，andsaid:
“ToletthetraitourliveIamcontent，Who，iffullgracehehasnotmerited，Yetmeritsnottobesofoullyshent。
I，asIfindhisfaultofLovewasbred，Togivehimlifeandlibertyconsent；
Andeasilyweallexcusesown，WhenoncommandingLovetheblameisthrown。
XXXIX
“OftenhasLoveturnedupsidedownabrainOfsounderwitthanthattohimassigned，Andledtomischiefoffardeeperstain，Thanhassooutragedus。LetOdoricfindPardonhisoffences；IthepainOftheseshouldjustlysuffer，whowasblind；
BlindwhenIgavehimsuchatrust，norsawHoweasilythefireconsumesthestraw。”
XL
“ThengazinguponOdoric，\'gansay:
“ThisisthepenanceIenjointothee；
Thatthouayearshaltwiththebeldamstay，Noreverleavethiswhilehercompany；
But，rovingoratrest，bynightorday，Shaltneverforanhourwithoutherbe；
AndhershallevenuntodeathmaintainAgainstwhoeverthreatensherwithpain。
XLI
“Iwill，ifsothiswomanshallcommand，Withwhosoe\'erhebe，thoubattledo。
IwillthiswhilethatthouallFrance\'sland，Fromcityshalttocity，wanderthrough。”
Sosayshe:forasOdoricathishandWellmeritsdeath，forhisfoultrespassdue，Thisisapitfallforhisfeettoshape，Whichitwillberarefortuneifhe\'scape。
XLII
Somanywomen，manymenbetrayed，Andwrongedbyher，havebeensomanymore，Notwithoutstrifebyknightshallhebestayed，Whowasbeneathhiscarethebeldamhoar。
So，fortheircrimes，shallbothalikebepaid；
Sheforherevilactionsdonebefore，Andhewhowrongfullyshallherdefraud；
Norfarcangobeforehefindsanend。
XLIII
TokeepthepactZerbinomakeshimswearAmightyoath，underthispenalty，Thatshouldhebreakhisfaith，andanywhereIntohispresenceledbyfortunebe，Withoutmoremercy，withouttimeforprayer，Acrueldeathshallwaithim，ashisfee。
Nextbyhiscomradessotheirlordcommands
SirOdoricisunpinionedfromhisbands。
XLIV
Corebofreesthetraitorintheend，Almonioyielding，yetasillcontent:
FormuchZerbino\'smerciesbothoffend，Whichthustheirsodesiredrevengeprevent。
Thence，hedisloyaltohisprinceandfriend，Incompanywiththatcurstwomanwent。
WhatthesebefelSirTurpinhasnotsaid，ButmoreIonceinotherauthorread。
XLV
ThisauthorvouchesIdeclarenotwho
Thathencetheyhadnotoneday\'sjourneywended，WhenOdoric，toallpact，allfaith，untrue，Forriddanceofthepesttohimcommended，AboutGabrina\'sneckahalterthrew，Andlefthertoaneighbouringelmsuspended；
Andinayeartheplacehedoesnotname
Almoniobythetraitordidthesame。
XLVI
Zerbino，whothePaladinpursues，Andloathwouldbetolosethecavalier，TohisScottishsquadronofhimselfsendsnews，Whichforitscaptainwellmightstandinfear；
Almoniosends，andmanymattersshews，Toolongatfulltoberecitedhere；
Almoniosends，Corebonext；norstayedOtherwithhim，besidestheroyalmaid。
XLVII
SomightyistheloveZerbinobore，NorlessthanhisthelovewhichIsabelNursedforthevalorousPaladin，sosoreHelongedtoknowifthatboldinfidelTheCounthadfound，whointhedueltoreHimfromhishorse，togetherwiththesell，ThathetoCharles\'scamp，tillthethirddayBeended，willnotmeasurebackhisway。
XLVIII
ThiswasthetermforwhichOrlandosaidHeshouldwaithim，whoyetnofaulchionwears；
NoristhereplacetheCounthasvisited，ButthitherinhissearchZerbinofares。
Lasttothosetrees，uponwhosebarkwasreadTheungratefullady\'swriting，herepairs，Littlebesidetheroad；andtherefindsallInstrangedisorder，rockandwater-fall。
XLIX
Faroff，hesawthatsomethingshininglay，AndspiedOrlando\'scorsletontheground；
Andnexthishelm；butnotthathead-piecegayWhichwhilomAfricanAlmontescrowned:
Heinthethicketheardacourserneigh，And，liftinguphisvisageatthesound，SawBrigliadorothegreenherbagebrowze，Withreinyethangingathissaddle-bows。
L
ForDurindane，hesoughtthegreenwood，round，Whichseparatefromthescabbardmethisview；
Andnextthesurcoat，butintatters，found；
That，inahundredrags，thechampaignstrew。
ZerbinoandIsabel，ingriefprofound，Stoodlookingon，norwhattothinktheyknew:
Theyofallmatterselsemightthink，besidesThefurywhichthewretchedCountmisguides。
LI
Hadbuttheloversseenadropofblood，TheymighthavewellbelievedOrlandodead:
Thiswhilethepair，besidetheneighbouringflood，Beheldashepherdcoming，palewithdread。
Hejustbefore，asonarockhestood，Hadseenthewretch\'sfury；howheshedHisarmsabouttheforest，torehisclothes，Slewhinds，andcausedathousandotherwoes。
LII
QuestionedbygoodZerbino，himtheswainOfallwhichtherehadchanced，informedaright。
Zerbinomarvelled，andbelievedwithpain，Althoughtheproofswereclear:Thisasitmight，Hefromhishorsedismountedontheplain，Fullofcompassion，inafflictedplight；
Andwentabout，collectingfromthegroundThevariousrelicswhichwerescatteredround。
LIII
Isabellightsaswell；and，wheretheylieDispersed，thevariousarmsunitinggoes。
Lo！themadamseljoins，whofrequentsighHeavesfromherheart，anddolefulvisageshows。
Ifanyaskmewhothedame，andwhyShemourns，andwithsuchsorrowoverflows；
Isay\'twasFlordelice，who，boundintraceOfherlostlover\'sfootsteps，soughtthatplace。
LIV
HerBrandimarthadleftdisconsolateWithoutfarewell，i\'thecourtofCharlemagne:
Whothereexpectedhimsixmonthsoreight；——
Andlastly，sincehecamenotthereagain，Fromseatosea，hadsoughtherabsentmate，ThroughAlpineandthroughPyreneanchain:
Ineveryplacehadsoughtthewarrior，saveWithinthepalaceofAtlantes\'grave。
LV
Ifshehadbeeninthatenchantedhold，ShemightbeforehaveseenthecavalierWanderingwithBradamant，Rogerobold，GradassoandFerrauandBrava\'speer。
But，whenAstolphochasedthewizardold，Withtheloudbugle，horribletohear，ToParishereturned；butnoughtofthisAsyetwasknowntofaithfulFlordelice。
LVI
ToFlordelicewereknownthearmsandswordWho，asIsay，bychancesojoinedthetwain，AndBrigliadoro，leftwithouthislord，Yetbearingatthesaddle-bowhisrein:
Shewithhereyestheunhappysignsexplored，Andshehadheardthetidingsoftheswain，Whohadalikerelated，howheviewedOrlandorunningfrantic，inhismood。
LVII
HereprinceZerbinoallthearmsunites，Andhangs，likeafairtrophy，onapine。
And，topreservethemsafefromerrantknights，Nativesorforeigners，inoneshortlineUponthesapling\'sverdantsurfacewrites，ORLANDO\'SARMS，KINGCHARLES\'SPALADINE。
Ashewouldsay，`Letnonethisharnessmove，Whocannotwithitslordhisprowessprove！\'
LVIII
Zerbinohavingdonethepiousdeed，Isbowninghimtoclimbhishorse；when，lo！
TheTartarkingarrivesuponthemead。
He，atthetrophiedpine-tree\'sgorgeousshow，Beseecheshimthecauseofthistoread；
Wholetshimasrehearsedthestoryknow。
When，withoutfurtherpause，thepaynimlordHastesgladlytothepine，andtakesthesword。
LIX
“Nonecanhesaidtheactionreprehend，NorfirstImakethefaulchionminetoday；
AndtoitsjustpossessionIpretendWhere\'erIfindit，beitwhereitmay。
Orlando，thisnotdaringtodefend，Hasfeignedhimmad，andcasttheswordaway；
Butifthechampionsoexcusehisshame，ThisisnocauseIshouldforegomyclaim。
LX
“Takeitnotthence，“tohimZerbinocried，“Northinktomakeitthinewithoutafight:
IfsothoutookestHector\'sarmsofpride，Bytheftthouhadstthem，ratherthanbyright。”
Withoutmoreparleyspurreduponeachside。
Wellmatchedinsoulandvalour，eitherknight。
Alreadyechoedareathousandblows；
Noryetwellenteredaretheencounteringfoes。
LXI
InscapingDurindane，aflameinshowHeshiftssoquicklyistheScottishlord。
Heleapsabouthiscourserlikeadoe，Where\'ertheroadbestfootingdoesafford。
AndwellitisthatheshouldnotforegoAninchofvantage；who，ifoncethatswordSmitehim，willjointheenamouredghosts，whichroveAmidthemazesofthemyrtlegrove。
LXII
Astheswift-footeddog，whodoesespySwineseveredfromhisfellows，huntshimhard，Andcirclesroundabout；butheliesbyTilloncetherestlessfoeneglecthisguard；
So，whilethesworddescends，orhangsonhigh，Zerbinostands，attentivehowtoward，Howtosavelifeandhonourfromsurprise；
Andkeepsawaryeye，andsmitesandflies。
LXIII
Ontheotherside，where\'erthefoeisseenTothreatenstrokeinvain，ormakegood，HeseemsanAlpinewind，twohillsbetween，ThatinthemonthofMarchshakesleafywood；
Whichtothegroundnowbendstheforestgreen。
Nowwhirlsthebrokenboughs，atrandomstrewed。
Althoughtheprincewardsmany，intheendOnemightystrokehecannotscapeorfend。
LXIV
Intheendhecannotscapeonedownrightblow，Whichenters，betweenswordandshield，hisbreast，Asperfectwastheplateandcorslet，soThickwasthesteelwhereinhispaunchwasdrest:
Butthedestructiveweapon，fallinglow，Equallyopenedeitherironvest；
Andcleftwhate\'eritsweptinitsdescent，Andtothesaddle-bow，throughcuirass，went。
LXV
And，butthatsomewhatshorttheblowdescends，ItwouldZerbinolikeacanedivide；
Buthimsolittleinthequickoffends，Thisscarcebeyondtheskinisscarified。
Morethanaspaninlengththewoundextends；
Oflittledepth:ofbloodatepidtideTohisfeetdescending，withacrimsonline，Stainsthebrightarmswhichonthewarriorshine。
LXVI
\'Tisso，IsometimeshavebeenwonttoviewAhand，morewhitethanalabaster，partThesilvercloth，withribbonredofhue；
AhandIoftenfeeldividemyheart。
HerelittlevantageyoungZerbinodrewFromstrengthandgreaterdaring，andfromart；
Forinthetemperofhisarmsandmight，ToomuchtheTartarkingexcelledtheknight。
LXVII
Thefearfulstrokewasmightierinshow，Thanineffect，bywhichthePrincewasprest；
SothatpoorIsabel，distraughtwithwoe，Feltherheartseveredinherfrozenbreast。
TheScottishprince，alloverinaglow，Withangerandresentmentwaspossest，Andputtingallhisstrengthineitherhand，SmotefulltheTartar\'shelmetwithhisbrand。
LXVIII
Almostonhissteed\'snecktheTartarfell，BentbytheweightyblowZerbinosped；
And，hadthehelmetbeenunfencedbyspell，Thebitingfaulchionwouldhaveclefthishead。
Theking，withoutdelay，avengedhimwell，“NorIforyoutillotherseason，“said，“Willkeepthisgift“；andlevelledathiscrest，HopingtopartZerbinotothechest。
LXIX
Zerbino，onthewatch，whoseeagereyeWaitsonhiswit，wheelsquicklytotheright；
Butnotwithalsoquickly，astoflyThetrenchantsword，whichsmotetheshieldoutright，Andcleftfromtoptobottomequally；
Shearingthesleevebeneathit，andtheknightSmoteonhisarm；andnexttheharnessrended，Andeventothechampion\'sthighdescended。
LXX
Zerbino，hereandthere，seekseverywayBywhichtowound，noryethisendobtains；
For，whilehesmitesuponthatarmourgay，Notevenafeebledintthecoatretains。
Ontheotherhand，theTartarinthefraySuchvantageo\'ertheScottishprinceobtains，Himhehaswoundedinsevenpartsoreight，Andrefthisshieldandhalfhishelmet\'splate。
LXXI
Heeverwasteshisblood；hisenergiesFail，thoughhefeelsitnot，as\'twouldappear；
Unharmed，thevigorousheartnewforcesuppliesTotheweakbodyofthecavalier。
Hislady，duringthis，whosecrimsondyesWherechasedbydread，toDoralicedrewnear，AndfortheloveofHeaven，thedamselwooedTostopthatevilanddisastrousfeud。
LXXII
Doralice，whoascourteouswasasfair，Andill-assuredwithal，howitwouldend，WillinglygrantedIsabella\'sprayer，Andstraighttotruceandpeacedisposedherfriend，AswellZerbino，bytheother\'scare，Wasbroughthisvengefulangertosuspend；
And，wendingwhereshewilled，theScottishlordLeftunachievedtheadventureofthesword。
LXXIII
FairFlordelice，whoillmaintaineddescriesThegoodlyswordoftheunhappycount，Insecretgarden，andsolamentstheprizeForegone，sheweepsforrage，andsmiteherfront:
ShewouldmoveBrandimarttothisemprize；
And，shouldshefindhim，andthefactrecount，Weens，forshortseasonwilltheTartarfoeExultingintheravishedfaulchiongo。
LXXIV
Seekinghimmornandevening，butinvain，FlordeliceafterBrandimartdidfare；
Andwidelywanderedfromhim，whoagainAlreadyhadtoParismaderepair。
Sofarthedamselprickedbyhillandplain，Shereachedthepassageofariver，whereShesawthewretchedcount；butwhatbefelTheScottishprince，Zerbino，letmetell。
LXXV
FortoleaveDurindanasuchmisdeedTohimappeared，itpastallotherwoes；
Thoughhecouldhardlysituponhissteed，Thoughmightylossoflife-blood，whichyetflows。
Now，whenhisangerandhisheatsecede，Aftershortinterval，hisanguishgrows；
Hisanguishgrows，withsuchimpetuouspains，Hefeelsthatlifeisebbingfromhisveins。
LXXVI
Forweaknesscantheprincenofurtherhie，Andsobesideafountisforcedtostay:
Himtoassistthepityingmaidwouldtry，Butknowsnotwhattodo，notwhattosay。
Forlackofcomfortshebeholdshimdie；
Sinceeverycityistoofaraway，Whereinthisneedshecouldresorttoleech，Whosesuccourshemightpurchaseorbeseech。
LXXVII
She，blamingFortune，andthecruelsky，Canonlyutterfondcomplaintsandvain。
“WhysankInotinocean，washercry，
WhenfirstIrearedmysailuponthemain?“
Zerbino，whoonherhislanguideyeHadfixt，asshebemoanedher，feltmorepainThanthatenduringandstronganguishbred，Throughwhichthesufferingyouthwaswell-nighdead。
LXXVIII
“Sobethoupleased，myheart，“Zerbinocried，
“Tolovemeyet，whenIamdeadandgone，Astoabandontheewithoutaguide，Andnottodie，distressesmealone。
FordiditmeinplacesecurebetideToendmydays，thisearthlyjourneydone，Icheerful，andcontent，andfullyblestWoulddie，sinceIshoulddieuponthybreast。
LXXIX
“Butsincetoabandonthee，towhomaprizeIknownot，mysadfatecompels，Iswear，MyIsabella，bythatmouth，thoseeyes，Bywhatenchainedmefirst，thatlovelyhair；
Myspirit，troubledanddespairing，hiesIntohell\'sdeepandgloomybottom；whereTothink，thouwertabandonedsobyme，Ofallitswoestheheaviestpainwillbe。”
LXXX
AtthisthesorrowingIsabel，decliningHermournfulface，whichwithhertearso\'erflows，Towardsthesufferer，andhermouthconjoiningToherZerbino\'s，languidasarose；
Rosegatheredoutofseason，andwhich，piningFadeswhereitontheshadowyhedgerowgrows，Exclaims，“Withoutmethinknotso，myheart，Onthisyourlast，long，journeytodepart。
LXXXI
“Ofthis，myheart，conceivenotanyfear，ForIwillfollowtheetoheavenorhell；
Itfitsoursoulstogetherquitthissphere，Togethergo，forayetogetherdwell。
NosoonerclosedthineeyelidsshallappearThaneithermeinternalgriefwillquell，Or，hasitnotsuchpower，Ihereprotest，Iwiththisswordto-daywillpiercemybreast。
LXXXII
“Iofourbodiescherishhopenotlight，Thattheyshallhaveahappierfatewhendead:
Togethertoentombthem，maysomewight，Haplybypitymoved，behitherled。”
ShethepoorremnantsofhisvitalspriteWentoncollecting，asthesewordsshesaid；
Andwhileyetaughtremains，withmournfullips，Thelastfaintbreathoflifedevoutlysips。
LXXXIII
\'TwasherehisfeeblevoiceZerbinomanned，Crying。“Mydeity，Ibegandpray，Bythatlovewitnessed，whenthyfather\'slandThouquittedstformysake；and，ifImayInanythingcommandthee，Icommand，That，withGod\'spleasure，thoulive-outthyday；
Noreverbanishfromthymemory，That，wellasmancanlove，haveIlovedthee。
LXXXIV
“Godhaplywillprovidetheewithgoodaid，TofreetheefromeachchurlishdeedIfear；
As，wheninthedarkcavernthouwaststayed，Hesent，torescuethee，Anglante\'speer；
Sohegrammercy！succouredtheedismaidAtsea，andfromthewickedBiscayneer。
And，ifthoumustchoosedeath，inplaceofworse，Thenonlychooseit，asalessercurse。”
LXXXV
IthinknottheselastwordsofScotland\'sknightWeresoexprest，thathewasunderstood:
Withthese，hefinished，likeafeeblelight，Whichneedssupplyofwas，orotherfood——
Whoisthere，thathaspowertotellarightThegentleIsabella\'sdolefulmood?
Whenstiff，herlovedZerbino，withpaleface，Andcoldasice，remainedinherembrace。
LXXXVI
Ontheensanguinedcorse，insorrowdrowned，Thedamselthrowsherself，inherdespair，AndshriekssoloutthatwoodandplainresoundFormanymilesabout；nordoesshespareBosomorcheek；butstill，withcruelwound，Oneandtheothersmitestheafflictedfair；
Andwrongshercurlinglockofgoldengrain，Ayecallingonthewell-lovedyouthinvain。
LXXXVII
Shewithsuchrage，suchfury，waspossest，That，inhertransport，sheZerbino\'sglaiveWouldeasilyhaveturnedagainstherbreast，Illkeepingthecommandherlovergave；
Butthatahermit，fromhisneighbouringrest，Accustomedofttoseekthefountain-wave，Hisflagonatthecoolingstreamtofill，Opposedhimtothedamsel\'sevilwill。
LXXXVIII
Thereverendfather，whowithnaturalsenseAbundantgoodnesshappilycombined，And，withensamplesfraughtandeloquence，Wasfullofcharitytowardsmankind，Withefficaciousreasonsherdidfence，AndtoenduranceIsabelinclined；
Placing，fromancientTestamentandnew，Women，asinamirror，forherview。
LXXXIX
Theholymannextmadethedamselsee，ThatsaveinGodtherewasnotruecontent，Andprovedallotherhopewastransitory，Fleeting，oflittleworth，andquicklyspent；
Andurgedwithalsoearnestlyhisplea，Hechangedherillandobstinateintent；
Andmadeher，fortherestoflife，desireTolivedevotedtoherheavenlysire。
XC
Notthatshewouldhermightyloveforbear，Forherdeadlord，noryethisrelicsslight；
These，didshehaltorjourney，everywhereWouldIsabelhavewithher，dayandnight。
Thehermitthereforesecondinghercare，Who，forhisage，wassoundandfullofmight，TheyonhismournfulhorseZerbinoplaced，Andtraversedmanyadaythatwoodlandwaste。
XCI
ThecautiouselderwouldnotbearawayThusallalonewithhimthatdamselblandThither，whereinacave，concealedfromday，Hissolitarycellhardbydidstand:
Withinhimselfexclaiming:“IconveyWithperilfireandfuelinonehand。”
NorinsuchboldexperimentsthesageWiselywouldtrusttoprudenceortoage。
XCII
HethoughttobearhertoProvence，where，nearThecityofMarseillesaboroughstood，Whichhadasumptuousmonastery；hereOfladieswasaholysisterhood；
And，hithertotransportthecavalier，Theystowedhisbodyinachestofwood，Madeinatownbytheway-side；andwhichWaslongandroomy，andwellclosedwithpitch。
XCIII
So，compassingamightyround，theyfareThroughwildestparts，formanyandmanyaday；
Because，thewarextendingeverywhere，Theyseektohidethemselvesasbesttheymay:
Atlengthacavalierarreststhepair，Thatwithfoulscornandoutragebarstheirway；
Ofwhomyoumoreinfittingtimeshalllearn，ButtotheTartarkingInowreturn。
XCIV
Afterthefightbetweenthetwowasdone，Alreadytoldbyme，thekingwithdrewToacoolingshadeandriverfromthesun，Hishorse\'sreinsandsaddletoundo；
Lettingthecourserathispleasurerun，Browsingthetendergrassthepasturethrough:
ButhereposedshorttimeerehedescriedAnerrantknightdescendthemountain\'sside。
XCV
HimDoralice，assoonashehisfrontUplifted，knew；andshowedhimtoherknight:
Saying:“Behold！thehaughtyRodomont，Unlessthedistancehasdeceivedmysight。
Tocombatwiththee，hedescendsthemount:
Nowitbehovestheeputforthallthymight。
Toloseme，hisbetrothed，amightycrossThemonarchdeems，andcomestovengehisloss。”
XCVI
Asagoodhawk，whoduckorwoodcockshy，Partridgeorpigeon，orsuchotherprey，Seeingtowardsherfromadistancefly，Raisesherhead，andshowsherblitheandgay；
SoMandricardo，insecurityOfcrushingRodomontinthataffray，Gladlyhiscourserseized，bestrodetheseat，Reinedhim，andinthestirrupsfixthisfeet。
XCVII
Whenthetwohostilewarriorsweresonear，Thatwordscouldbeexchangedbetweenthetwain，LoudlybeganthemonarchofArgierTothreatwithheadandhand，inhaughtystrain，ThattorepentancehewillbringthepeerWholightlyforapleasure，rashandvain，HadscruplednothisangertoexciteWhodearlywilltheofferedscornrequite。
XCVIII
WhenMandricardo:“HebutvainlytriesTofright，whothreatensme——bywordsunscared。
Woman，orchild，orhimheterrifies，Witlessofwarfare；notme，whoregardWithmoredelightthanrest，whichothersprize，Thestirringbattle；andwhoampreparedMyfoemaninthelistsorfieldtomeet；
Armedorunarmed，onhorseoronmyfeet。”
XCIX
Theypasstooutrage，shout，andire，unsheathThebrand；andloudlysmiteseachcruelfoe；
Likewinds，whichscarceatfirstappeartobreathe，Nextshaketheoakandash-treeastheyblow；
Thentotheskiesupwhirlthedustywreath，Thenlevelforests，andlayhouseslow，Andbearthestormabroad，o\'erlandandmain，Bywhichtheflocksingreenwood-holtareslain。
C
Ofthosetwoinfidels，unmatchedinworth，Thevaliantheartandstrength，whichthusexceed，Tosuchawarfareandsuchblowsgivebirth，Assuitswithwarriorofsoboldaseed。
Attheloudsoundandhorrid，tremblesearth，Whentheswordscross；andtothestrokesucceedQuicksparks；orrather，flashingtothesky，Brightflamesbythousandsandbythousandsfly。
CI
Withoutoncegatheringbreath，withoutrepose，Thechampionsoneanotherstillassail；
Striving，nowhere，nowthere，withdeadlyblows，Torivetheplate，orpenetratethemail。
Northisonegains，northeothergroundforegoes；
But，asifgirdedinbyfosseorpale，Or，astoodearlysoldtheydeemaninch，Ne\'erfromtheircloseandnarrowcircleflinch。
CII
Midthousandblows，so，withtwo-handedswing，Onhisfoe\'sforeheadsmotetheTartarknight，Hemadehimsee，revolvinginaring，Myriadsoffieryballsandsparksoflight。
Thecroupe，withheadreversed，theSarzankingNowsmote，asifdeprivedofallhismight，Thestirrupslost；andinhersight，sowellBeloved，appearedabouttoquitthesell。
CIII
Butassteelarbalestthat\'sloadedsore，Byhowmuchistheenginechargedandstrained，Byleverorbycrane，withsomuchmoreFuryreturns，itsancientbentregained，And，indischargingitsdestructivestore，Inflictsworseevilthanitselfsustained；
SorosethatAfricanwithreadyblade，Andstraightwithdoubleforcethestrokerepaid。
CIV
Rodomontsmites，andintheveryplaceWherehewassmit，theTartarinreturn；
ButcannotwoundtheSarzanintheface，BecausehisTrojanarmstheweaponturn；
Yessoastounds，heleaveshimnotincase，Ifitbemornoreveningtodiscern。
Rodomontstoptnot，butinfuryspedAsecondblow，stillaimingathishead。
CV
KingMandricardo\'scourser，whoabhorredThewhistlingofthesteelwhichroundhimflew，Saved，withsoremischieftohimself，hislord；
Inthathebackedthefaulchiontoeschew:
Aimedathismaster，notathim，theswordSmotehimacrossthehead，andcleftitthrough。
NoTrojanhelmdefendsthewretchedhorse，LikeMandricardo，andhediesparforce。
CVI
Hefalls，andMandricardoontheplainNomoreastound，slidesdownuponhisfeet，Andwhirlshissword；toseehiscourserslainHestormsalloverfiredwithangryheat。
AthimtheSarzanmonarchdrivesamain；
Whostandsasfirmasrockwhichbillowsbeat。
Andsoithappened，thatthecoursergoodFellinthecharge，whilefastthefootmanstood。
CVII
TheAfrican，whofeelshishorsegiveway，Thestirrupsquits，andlightlyfromthesellIsfreed，andspringsonearth:fortheassayHencematchedanew，standseitherinfidel。
Worsethanbeforethebattleboils，whiletheyWithprideandanger，andwithhatredswell，Abouttoclose；butthat，withflowingrein，Amessengerarrivestopartthetwain。
CVIII
Amessengerarrives，thatfromtheMoor，Withmanyothers，newsthroughFranceconveyed；
Whowordtosimpleknightandcaptainbore，Tojointhetroops，beneaththeirflagsarrayed。
Forhe，theemperor，whothelilieswore，Siegetotheirquartershadalreadylaid；
And，savequicksuccourthitherwasaddrest，Heread，theirarmy\'sscathewasmanifest。
CIX
TheMoorishmessengernotonlyknows，Byensignsandbyvest，thewarlikepair，Butbythecirclingblades，andfuriousblows，Withwhichnootherhandscouldwoundtheair；
Hencedarednot\'twixtchampionsinterpose，NordeemedhisordersanassurancewereFromsuchimpetuousfury，northesaw，Whichsaysembassadorsaresafebylaw: